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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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